As Use Of IoT Devices Grows, So Do The Associated Security Risks
ZDNET, Thursday, August 8th, 2024
Organizations recognize the importance of using Internet of Things devices in their operations as well as the risks that come along with it.
Organizations deem mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices crucial to their operations, but they also recognize that the risk of using these devices has climbed over the past year.
In fact, 46% said mobile devices had progressed beyond a nice-to-have product to become a critical business tool, with 80% describing these devices as necessary, revealed Verizon Business' 2024 Mobile Security Index. The survey polled 600 professionals responsible for procuring, managing, and securing mobile devices in the US, UK, and Australia. Respondents from the US accounted for 78% of the total base, with the UK making up 16% and Australia at 6%.